If the torsion constant of the suspension fiber in the Cavendish experiment were doubled, what would happen to the frequency of oscillation? The last two answers have been rounded to 2 significant figures.
A) It would double.
B) It would halve.
C) It would increase by a factor of 1.4.
D) It would decrease by a factor of 0.71.

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The frequency of oscillation is proportional to the square root of the torsion constant. Doubling the torsion constant increases the frequency by a factor of √2, which is approximately 1.4.

If the Torsion Constant of the Suspension Fiber in the Cavendish